When Real Weddings Magazine was started in 2007, we held our first ever Cover Model Contest at Wine & Roses Hotel, Restaurant and Spa, so what better way to commemorate 10 great years back at where we started! In addition to the great venue, we were lucky enough to work with some of the read more…

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Last but not least, we proudly present Danielle from our “Take The Plunge” Cover Model Shoot! Danielle was excited to take part in the photo shoot, as she’s always looking for new adventures. She wished the day was never-ending, and although we had to wrap up the shoot eventually, we have some beautiful photos to look back read more…

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One of the hottest trends anywhere you look is flawless and full brows! We love that such a natural look is so on trend. If only we knew it would be such a trend before we all got ahold of tweezers and waxing. Enter: Microblading from Makeup by Mandie. This form of permanent makeup has read more…

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Leia was a bit hesitant and nervous to enter our Cover Model Contest, but boy are we glad she did! Her laid back attitude and excitement made her a breeze to work with, plus we loved hearing about her Harry Potter themed wedding. Keep reading to hear about her love story, and to see a picture from read more…

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Britania was so excited to part of our Cover Model Contest – and we were equally excited to be working with her! She was eager to try on different dresses and jewelry, and pose for the camera, and ended the day with an adrenaline rush from all the excitement. Lucky for her, because we were exhausted! read more…

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Lanolin is a natural moisturizer found on the wool of sheep. The elements within the lanolin help sheep keep their coat protected all year. In humans, the molecular structure of lanolin mimics skin lipids, so the designers of Lano thought it would make the perfect all natural moisturizer for skin, lips, and just about anywhere read more…

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What girl doesn’t get excited about new skin care and makeup? So you can imagine our giddiness when we got our hands on the brand new skincare line, A Complete! The highly concentrated formulas are inspired by a Mediterranean Diet featuring key active ingredients with botanical and marine origins. These ingredients work together for A read more…

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Who doesn’t love decorating for a wedding?! Thanks to The Antique Owl, Accents by Sage Floral Design, Swoonable and Something Sweet Bakery (along with members of our amazing team) we were able to create gorgeous sets for our Take the Plunge Cover Model Contest Finalist Feature! We adore each detail and hope it can inspire read more…

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We have so many local, talented floral designers, and are always delighted to see the bouquets they make for our Cover Model shoots. For our “Take The Plunge” shoot from the Winter/Spring 2017 issue of Real Weddings, we had no shortage of variety in flowers, color and size. Each bouquet inspired us and we hope that they read more…

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Drumroll please…our “Take The Plunge” Cover Model Contest Finalist shoot is ready for you to feast your eyes on! And, yes, our real bride models – Danielle, Britania and Leia – really DID jump in that pool! We had a great day putting it all together and couldn’t be more happy to share it with read more…

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Any all-natural bride worth her sea salt has is aware of the beauty industry’s current obsession with oil. Coconut, grapessed, maracuja, tea tree, seaberry… the list can be long and confusing. As someone with oily skin, the idea of putting more of the stuff anywhere near my face seemed absolutely ridiculous, but then I discovered read more…

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From mani/pedis to hair and makeup trials, the road to wedding day beauty is often paved with hours in the salon chair. For the skincare-conscious, the list may include facials, a ritual as relaxing as it is time consuming and expensive. Brides looking to take matters into their own busy hands will love the simplicity read more…